{"id":4035,"date":"2026-08-28T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T00:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-26-04-1-lts-now-available-for-download-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T00:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T00:00:45","slug":"ubuntu-26-04-1-lts-now-available-for-download-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/ubuntu-26-04-1-lts-now-available-for-download-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS Now Available for Download: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS is now available for download, marking the first of five planned point releases for the \u2018Resolute Raccoon\u2019<\/em> over the next three years. This release refreshes the installation image (.iso) but does not introduce any new features. Instead, it incorporates all bug fixes, security patches, and updates released since the initial Ubuntu 26.04 LTS launch in April.<\/p>\n

There is no new hardware enablement stack, as no newer Ubuntu version exists to backport the kernel and graphics driver. However, the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04.2 LTS will include the Linux kernel and GPU drivers already shipping with Ubuntu 26.10. New ISOs are also provided for various editions such as Raspberry Pi, Arm64, and RISC-V alongside authorized flavors from the LTS release in April.<\/p>\n

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, which debuted on April 23, came equipped with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, and several new default applications. It introduced features like the Snap Store within GNOME Shell Overview and additional integration for enabling Ubuntu Pro in the Security Center, as well as visual enhancements like new folder icons and password feedback for sudo<\/code> commands.<\/p>\n

For current users of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, there’s no need to download or reinstall; all updates from the .1 release are already integrated into your system, provided updates are allowed. Users can check for the updated version number in the Settings > About<\/em> section.<\/p>\n

Point releases aim to maintain convenience for users by reducing post-install updates, thus saving time and bandwidth. Furthermore, the first point release allows direct upgrades from the previous LTS version, specifically from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. These upgrades will go live soon, with users receiving an official prompt when initiating an update check.<\/p>\n

For those considering an upgrade, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will continue to receive standard updates until 2029, with additional critical fixes available through Ubuntu Pro. Users are encouraged to be patient with the upgrade process, as extensive testing ensures a smooth transition with many changes accumulated over years of updates.<\/p>\n

You can download Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS from the official Ubuntu website or their cdimage server. More information regarding the upgrade can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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